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CairoScene
26-06-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Work Hours Reduced & Remote Work Introduced in Ajman Starting July 1st
Ajman's new 'Balanced Summer' policy introduces remote Fridays and shorter work hours across government departments from July 1st to August 22nd. Jun 24, 2025 Ajman has announced a new summer working model for government employees starting July 1st. The 'Balanced Summer' initiative, approved by the Ajman Executive Council and chaired by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, will see all public sector employees shift to fully remote work every Friday until August 22nd. Working hours from Monday to Thursday will also be reduced to seven hours, running from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The plan, which aligns with Ajman Vision 2030 and the UAE's 'Year of Community', aims to support work-life balance, strengthen family bonds, and enhance environmental sustainability by cutting down on daily commuting emissions. Essential government services will continue to operate through flexible internal arrangements. The Ajman Human Resources Department, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council, will oversee the implementation and deliver a comprehensive report in September 2025 to assess the impact of the initiative on performance and community satisfaction.
Gulf Insider
23-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Ajman Reduces Work Hours And Launches Remote Work Fridays From July1
Ajman has unveiled a new plan with reduced hours and remote work on Fridays. The 'Balanced Summer' initiative for government employees is aimed at promoting work-life balance, family cohesion, and environmental sustainability during the summer months. The plan was approved during a meeting of the Ajman Executive Council chaired by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. Under the initiative, 100 per cent remote work will be in effect every Friday from July 1 to August 22, 2025. In addition, working hours from Monday to Thursday will be reduced to seven hours, running from 7.30 am to 2.30 pm across all government entities. Key features of the Balanced Summer initiative include: 100 per cent remote work on Fridays (July 1 – August 22) Reduced office hours: Monday to Thursday, 7.30 am – 2.30pm Essential services to continue via flexible internal arrangements End-of-summer impact report due in September 2025 The initiative aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Community' and Ajman Vision 2030, aiming to support family stability, employee happiness, and environmental goals by reducing commuting emissions. Sheikh Ammar stated that human well-being is central to government success, emphasising that a supportive and flexible work environment leads to higher institutional efficiency and better public service delivery. The Ajman Human Resources Department, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council, will oversee implementation and evaluate the initiative's outcomes related to performance, satisfaction, and community impact. This move reflects a growing trend across the UAE towards adopting progressive, employee-focused policies that enhance productivity while supporting broader sustainability and social goals.
